Co-founders typically collaborate to develop ideas together, sharing excitement and inspiration, which is vital for a successful partnership. If you're applying to Y Combinator, it's better to have a co-founder because single founders are disproportionately unlikely to get accepted.

Applying to Y Combinator is a low time commitment with the potential for significant upside, making it a worthwhile opportunity for aspiring founders.

I applied to Y Combinator without knowing that being a single non-technical founder might be a disadvantage, and I'm glad I did because it changed the trajectory of my life and business.

I suggest that founders should apply to Y Combinator if they resonate with my advice and want to start a company.

The right time to apply to Y Combinator is when you have a founding team and an idea that excites that team.

After graduating from college, I struggled to find my path, working various jobs until I met Paul Graham, which led to our partnership in founding Y Combinator.

I reached out to Y Combinator alumni for introductions to the partners, and within 24 hours, I started receiving responses, mostly rejections.

My experience with Y Combinator was incredibly intense, creating a sense of urgency that is crucial for startup success.

The Y Combinator experience was invaluable; the community of motivated individuals and guidance from partners like Paul Graham helped us stay on course and saved us years of effort.